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Australian Dollar: Strength intact with 0.7200 in focus against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note AUD/USD has slipped into short-term consolidation between 0.7135 and 0.7170 after last week’s sharp rise, but they still regard the broader uptrend as intact.
Euro stands above 1.1650, supported by upbeat German macroeconomic data
The Euro (EUR) remains practically flat against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, trading above 1.1650, at a relatively short distance from the three-month highs, at 1.1710 hit last week.
British Pound: Dovish repricing points to weakness against Euro – ING
ING’s Francesco Pesole observes EUR/GBP has slipped back to the 0.8550-0.8560 area as the earlier Euro premium fades and bond market calm returns.
Euro advances against Japanese Yen as German business sentiment improves
EUR/JPY advances to around 185.85 on Tuesday at the time of writing, gaining 0.15% on the day.
Hungarian Forint: Holding firm against Euro below key resistance - Societe Generale
Societe Generale strategists expect Hungary's central bank, Magyar Nemzeti Bank (MNB), to cut rates by 25 bp to 5.50% today, with dovish July minutes and softer-than-expected inflation leaving room for further easing.
Canadian Dollar: Tariff risks cloud outlook – Commerzbank
Michael Pfister at Commerzbank assesses the potential impact of higher US auto tariffs on Canada and the Canadian Dollar.
Japanese Yen: Range trade within 157.90 and 159.80 against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann describe USD/JPY as locked in a range-trading phase, with a slightly firmer tone keeping the pair in a higher intraday band of 158.80–159.45.
Indian Rupee: Range holds against US Dollar as inflows offset trade drag – DBS
DBS economist Radhika Rao observes that strong FCNR (B) swap inflows and higher FX reserves have not translated into significant Rupee gains, with USD/INR staying in a tight 95.50–96.00 range.
Australian Dollar: CPI keeps RBA on hold bias – ING
ING’s Francesco Pesole expects Australia’s July inflation data to show further moderation, consistent with no additional Reserve Bank of Australia hikes this year. He argues Governor Bullock is likely to stay hawkish, and even a small inflation surprise could lift AUD.
Hungarian Forint: MNB tone shift watched – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Tatha Ghose expects Hungary's central bank, Magyar Nemzeti Bank (MNB), to cut its base rate by 25bp to 5.50%, but stresses that guidance will matter more for the Forint. While headline inflation has surprised on the downside, core and services pressures and energy risks persist.
Euro holds gains against Canadian Dollar on upbeat German IFO data
EUR/CAD extends its gains for the second consecutive day, trading around 1.6160 during the European hours on Tuesday. The currency cross remains stronger as the Euro (EUR) holds gains following the release of the German IFO business sentiment index data.
British Pound extends gains to fresh monthly peak, around mid-217.00s vs weaker Yen
The GBP/JPY cross catches fresh bids on Tuesday and climbs to its highest level since July 30, around mid-217.00s during the first half of the European session.
British Pound: Upside bias toward 1.3700 against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann describe GBP/USD price action as range-bound intraday between 1.3615 and 1.3660, with momentum indicators neutral.